Why old apartments are not as hopeless as they seem

About mine. kitchen Our editorial staff was told by a woman Natalia from Minsk. She and her husband were patient and came up with a stunning design of the room. Already at the beginning of the repair, the young couple decided on the style: they preferred the classics.

The couple were captivated by clear geometric proportions, natural wood, an abundance of glass surfaces and a large amount of natural textiles.





It is important to note that the young couple managed to maintain the unity of style throughout the apartment: the design of the kitchen, hallway and rooms harmoniously combine with each other.

To save space, the newlyweds decided to use the windowsill as a working surface. They also made the most of the space under it: they placed drawers and an open shelf, where there was a place for books on cooking.







The hostess has long dreamed of making a “chess” floor in the kitchen. Brown tile tone was selected taking into account the shade of parquet in the rooms.





The color and material of the facades of kitchen furniture (white wood) was chosen according to the color of the furniture and doors in the whole apartment. Selection of kitchen furniture has become perhaps the most difficult process.

Since the pricing policy of the stores left behind an unpleasant impression, the young couple decided to start searching on the Internet. Result: the website of the supplier of Italian facades to Belarus was found. The newlyweds decided to go the difficult way: they ordered the facades and buildings for furniture separately.





They planned to use the kitchen for friendly gatherings, so they also spent a lot of time choosing chairs. We stopped at IKEA products.





The choice of the color of the walls occurred, as in the well-known TV program “Apartment question”, when several colors are selected (cream, smoky blue, plum) and produce a test painting. As a result, the plum color won!













Our editorial board was inspired by this design! Maybe you’ve done design feats too, don’t forget to share your photos in the comments.